Charlieu, medieval town – Marcigny loop from Semur-en-Brionnais

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Semur-En-Brionnais

Charlieu, medieval town – Marcigny loop from Semur-en-Brionnais

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Charlieu, medieval town – Marcigny loop from Semur-en-Brionnais

03:29

59.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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10.3 km

Véloire, from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Iguerande

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La Véloire is a cycle route that runs along the Loire, a river that has remained mostly wild. In this green setting, travel safely away from cars and in the middle of nature.

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16.6 km

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

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Switch operating mechanism, railway signaling and old railway bridge

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21.5 km

Charlieu, medieval town

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Charlieu is a "village of character in the Loire" which has an exceptional heritage. The Benedictine abbey, founded around 875, is a masterpiece of Romanesque art and a remarkable Cluniac site. It is located a few meters from Place Saint-Philibert in Charlieu and it is possible to book guided tours.

The medieval city has also managed to preserve dozens of old houses, dating from the 13th to the 18th century, so some are half-timbered. The Saint-Philibert church houses stalls in its choir that are unique in France. Mansions and museums (silk museum, hospital museum) also contribute to classifying this town of 3,800 inhabitants as “the most beautiful detours in France”.

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21.8 km

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey

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You find it a few meters from Place Saint-Philibert. It is possible to combine entrance tickets with the Cordeliers convent and to book guided tours.

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22.9 km

Old Charlieu Station

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46.3 km

Mill Tour

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46.4 km

Saint Nicholas Church

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46.6 km

Marcigny

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Marcigny is renowned for its traditional Monday market, which has existed since the 11th century. This commune is also home to the Saint-Rigaud Abbey, an important historical site dating from the Middle Ages. The city is also famous for its ceramic manufacturing, notably the famous stoneware potteries which are very popular with craft enthusiasts.

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